Batang E-Painters rule PBA age-group tourney

MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine saved its best for last, snapping San Miguel Beer’s perfect campaign, 75-70, to rule the 11U division of the 2025 Batang PBA age-group tournament yesterday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

The Batang Elasto Painters raced to a 39-28 lead at the break and led by as many as 19 in the second half but still needed one last stand to repel the comeback attempt by the Batang Beermen.

Xavier Jeongco led the way with 20 points including the game-sealing free throws after the Beermen managed to strike within 70-73 in the waning seconds.

Kyrie Erickson Llego and Elijah Alexander Tirona contributed 18 points each.